Vikings' Terence Newman works at safety during camp Published: Jun 13, 2018 at 10:42 AM Herbie Teope has accomplished a lot in the defensive secondary during his career since entering the league out of Gaylord Perry Jersey Kansas State as the fifth overall pick in the 2003 . The veteran cornerback now appears ready to absorb another responsibility, but this time on the back end of coverage. Newman took repetitions at safety during the team's minicamp and his performance impre sed defensive coordinator George Edwards. Tyler Beede Jersey "Terence has done a good a job," Edwards said Wednesday, . "That's a hat that he can wear, and we're glad we've got him." Newman briefly played safety in 2015, and Wednesday's move came after he swapped jersey numbers with safety , who is sidelined with an undisclosed injury. But being an established veteran in addition to his flexibility to play various positions in the secondary has helped Newman as one Duane Kuiper Jersey of the team's elder statesman. "That way, you've got to have that versatility in that room, that if somebody gets injured or something like that, the next guy's gotta be up," Edwards said, via the team's website. "And he's a great example , especially for the young guys -- 'Hey, the more that you can do, the longer you're going to be Derek Holland Jersey able to stick around and help us win football games.'" Newman, who turns 40 in September, continues to prove throughout his accomplished career the more a player can do, the more his value rises. Jeff Samardzija Jersey Whether he is playing his natural position or helping out at safety, Newman's importance to the defense and willingne s to help out when called upon can't be overlooked. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.